Temporary Groundskeeper

Frontline Applicant Tracking – Oregon Trail School District #46

• Date Posted: 4/29/2026
• Location:
  
  Facilities / Maintenance Department
• Date Available:
  
  07/01/2026
• Closing Date:
  When Filled

Position: Temporary (6 weeks) Groundskeeper 1, Full-time (8 hrs a day, 5 days a week)

Primary

Purpose:

The primary purpose of the Temp Groundskeeper 1 position is to maintain the horticulture areas surrounding the school district buildings and athletic areas and fields.

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Ability to operate and maintain power equipment, including gang mowers, tractors, light trucks, and hedge shears
• Ability to establish and maintain turf for lawns and athletic fields
• Ability to landscape and plant materials in an attractive manner
• Knowledge of computer operations
• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees, staff and students
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions with limited supervision

• Criminal justice fingerprint clearance required
• Possession of a current Oregon Driver's License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles

• Three years of experience in grounds maintenance for high use areas, preferred.

• Care for lawn areas, including athletic fields
• Prepare athletic fields for appropriate activities
• Assist in the maintenance of District playground areas and equipment
• Plant and care for hedges, shrubs, and trees
• Plant and care for bulbs and annuals
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of equipment in the Grounds department
• Assist in the maintenance & installation of District playground area and equipment
• May supervise student assistants assigned to the maintenance department
• Meet seasonal requirements, such as managing leaves, snow, and ice
• Perform routine catch basin maintenance
• Perform duties safely, observing prescribed safety methods, procedures and policies of the Facility Operations Department
• Prioritize tasks and take initiative to independently complete or foresee the need to complete a project or task
• Maintain regular and dependable attendance, in accordance with the District's standard of attendance

Starting Rate: $20.46. Temporary – No Benefits Apply.

• Resume
• Letter of interest
• Supportive application documents or letters of recommendation may also be included

Please note:

There is a $75.00 fingerprint‑based background check fee payable to the Oregon Trail School District (cash or check only) at the time of hire, in addition to the $12.50 fingerprinting fee (credit or debit card only) charged by Fieldprint.

Oregon Trail School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Reasonable accommodations for application opportunity will be provided upon request to the Personnel Department . Speech/hearing impaired assistance is available through Oregon Relay at